Giving from your Heart

You've finished the shopping and wrapped all the gifts (see the last post!) but now you want to give just a little more.

It seems most people have a charity or two they like to donate to. But sometimes you wonder how much of your dollar is really going toward the cause?

Two great sites that can help are CharityWatch.org and CharityNavigator.org These sites rate charities based on percentage of money going for administrative costs and financial dealings, plus let you know which are most popular as well as new groups who need your help and much more. It will help you feel better knowing your dollars really are helping someone this holiday season.

From the BuyWisconsinLand.com team: Roy, Jerry, Mike, Lance and Shelley, we wish everyone a very joyous Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season.

Can YOU Make a Difference?

Did you know this Saturday, October 23rd is "Make a Difference Day"?

What is "Make a Difference Day"?

From Facebook: "For 20 years, USA WEEKEND and HandsOn Network, a business unit of Points of Light Institute, have joined together to sponsor Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. Held annually on the fourth Saturday in October, Make A Difference Day is a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors."

John F Kennedy said “One person can make a difference and every person should try.”

If you'd like to know more about this day of helping, visit these websites:

Make a Difference Day Fan Page www.facebook.com/makeadifferenceday

USA WEEKEND Make A Difference Day www.usaweekend.com/section/MDDAY

If you'd like to be a volunteer and help make your community better, but don't know where to start check these websites:

Volunteer Match www.volunteermatch.org

Hands On Network http://www.handsonnetwork.org/